For Christmas, my Dad bought me my first car, and I have to say, I've never had a feeling like this. I've had a lifelong obsession with anything with an engine, and to finally have one of my own is a feeling that I will truly cherish forever. It's only a Fiesta 1.25 Zetec LX, but it's my Fiesta, if you know what I mean? So Merry Christmas guys, and happy motoring! xx

I what you mean. I'm 17 and I just got my 1997 bimmer. It has no power, needs new wheel bearings, and could use some engine mounts but it is MY car. I love it and always will. Oh and let's see some pictures.

Yeah, pretty much what w0lrah said. It had one owner, a little old lady who would just use it to get to the shops and back. She's friends with my Grand-dad, and wanted to sell it for charity. Ended up costing my dad about £400

Sorry mate. Wasn't trying to be that much of a prick. I know about European and British cars being like that. And hey, it goes from A to B. You really need to come over to Australia and try out some of our big cars. I've known a few English blokes that thought it was pretty nice to have a thumping big donk under the bonnet! All the best for your new chariot!

The RX-8 only has a 1.3. I was with my friend at a track day and he was given a strong run for his money by an RX-8. When it overtook him, he saw the "1.3" and didn't believe it. He thought it had an engine swap or something.

Its not fair to compare the power output of a rotary to a regular otto cycle piston engine based on cylinder (rotor) displacement - a rotary does twice as many power strokes for each rotation of the eccentric shaft (crank shaft), which is why it makes that much power. For that reason the UK at least treat the RX7 as a 2.6L for tax and insurance purposes.

Here's a question for you all. Do you feel remorse for selling your first car, or did you keep it? Many older people seem to be sad to no longer have their first car, but not sure if it just financial or emotional loss.

I felt the same way when I got my Jetta. It's such a great feeling. I had been waiting to get a car since I was at least 10. The feeling I got when my mom gave me a car key in a box for my Birthday present is unexplainable.

Enjoy it man. You're going to remember this one forever. The nostalgia blast I got from this post was awesome. My 1994 Saturn SC2 that my dad bought me was such a turd, but it was my awesome (to a 16 year old) turd.

I've driven one of the newest fiesta's with the 1.25 60 bhp engine, and thankfully the suspension allows you to carry quite some speed through the bends so you can cope with the low power of the engine, very fun little car that was.